Fr. Nicholas Kostetsky Photographs and Ephemera
Scope and Contents
Collection of photographs, and ephemera related to the Ukrainian National Chorus (formerly, the Ukrainian Republic Capella). Contains photographs from Ukraine and Western Europe, as well as concert program from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Dates
- 1919 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for researcher use. Please contact the archivist (archives@ukrhec.org) for more information and to make arrangements.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Biographical / Historical
Nicholas Kostetsky was a member of the Ukrainian National Chorus (originally, the Ukrainian Republican Capella) who toured with the chorus in Europe and the US. He left the chorus and settled in western Pennsylvania. He served as garden cartaker at the Phillps Mansion in Butler, PA for many years, and at some point was ordained to the clergy.
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Ukrainian
Spanish; Castilian
Abstract
Material collected by Fr. Nicholas Kostetsky relating to his experiences in the Ukrainian National Chorus in the 1920s, which inspired the American Christmas mega-hit "The Carol of the Bells".
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 2 series:
The collection is arranged in two series:
Missing Title
- Photographs
- Ephemera
Custodial History
Nicholas Kostetsky to Gretchen Moore to Lovie Tymkiw.
- Title
- Guide to Fr. Nicholas Kostetsky Photographs and Ephemera
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Michael Andrec
- Date
- 12-15-2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Ukrainian History and Education Center Archives Repository